Guest Blog and Writing Prompt by Susan Parker: Memoir Writing Is About As Personal As You Can Get

by Kendra BonnettFebruary 9, 2010
Guest Blog and Writing Prompt by Susan Parker: Memoir Writing Is About As Personal As You Can Get

Memoir writing is a deeply personal experience for writer and reader. In anticipation of our interview, author Susan Parker talks about what it takes to tell one’s intimate story and the satisfaction upon learning what complete honesty means to her readers.

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KitchenScraps: The Ultimate by Matilda Butler

by Matilda ButlerFebruary 4, 2010
KitchenScraps: The Ultimate by Matilda Butler

KitchenScraps: If you love oatmeal raisin cookies, then you’ll enjoy Matilda’s memoir vignette plus recipe for The Ultimate Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Version 1.1. A fun story and a great recipe that is just about as healthy as you can get with a cookie.

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Memoir Book Review – The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr

by Tracy Kauffman WoodFebruary 3, 2010
Memoir Book Review – The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr

Memoir Book Review: Tracy Kauffman Wood brings to life the poet’s strength of words in Mary Karr’s first memoir, Liar’s Club. See how you can focus on words to elevate your writing.

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500 Words (or more): Memoir Writing Prompt #17 and Words, Part 3

by Promptly PortlandFebruary 2, 2010
500 Words (or more): Memoir Writing Prompt #17 and Words, Part 3

Promptly Portland concludes the trilogy of posts looking a words. Open the memoir that sits on your desk or next to your bed to do the writing exercise. Then leave a comment for Promptly and you’ll be entered in February’s Comments Contest.

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Can You Match Memoir Openings with their Titles?

by Matilda ButlerJanuary 31, 2010
Can You Match Memoir Openings with their Titles?

Potpourri: Today, on Telling HerStories my blog poses a quiz. Read the opening to nine memoirs, look at the (out of order) list of memoir titles and authors and try to match then. Then answer the questions designed to get you thinking about what you just read. Finally, come to this blog to find the answer to the authorship of the nine memoir openings.

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ScrapMoir How To #7: The Point

by Bettyann SchmidtJanuary 28, 2010
ScrapMoir How To #7: The Point

Bettyann Schmidt, guest blogger and scrapbooking expert, takes us to the heart of memoir writing by having us focus on “the point.” Bring focus to your work and your understand yourself better and have more clarity in your writing.

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500 Words (or More): Memoir Writing Prompt #16 and Words, Part 2

by Promptly PortlandJanuary 26, 2010
500 Words (or More): Memoir Writing Prompt #16 and Words, Part 2

Writing Promptly is back for a second look at this marvelous tool we call WORDS. See what Promptly adds to last week’s discussion and try the writing exercises. Fun.

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